Who we help
For family members and others concerned about the finances or welfare of a person who lacks capacity, and for attorneys and deputies.
What the service can include
- Applications to be appointed as a property and financial affairs or personal welfare deputy
- Statutory will applications
- Disputes about the conduct of an attorney or a deputy
- Advice on best-interests decisions under the Mental Capacity Act 2005
The scope is agreed for your matter. It depends on the documents, the issues and what you ask us to do.
How the work usually progresses
Understand the situation
We review the person’s circumstances, any existing power of attorney and the decisions that need to be made.
Prepare the application
We gather the evidence, including the capacity assessment, and prepare the court forms.
Support after the order
We explain the deputy’s duties and the reporting required by the Office of the Public Guardian.
What to prepare
- Details of the person concerned and their current care arrangements
- Any lasting or enduring power of attorney
- Medical reports or capacity assessments
- A summary of the person’s assets, income and liabilities
Fees and the first consultation
The initial consultation is £325 + VAT. Further work is separately scoped and priced. We will explain the charging basis and any expected third-party costs before you instruct us.
Questions about Court of Protection
Is a deputy needed if there is a lasting power of attorney?
Usually not, if a valid and registered lasting power of attorney covers the decisions that need to be made. We can check the document and its scope.
Who can apply to be a deputy?
Family members, friends or professionals can apply. The court decides who is suitable to act in the person’s best interests.